Addictions Counselor (AOD) BHI - MercyCrest Medical Building

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Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Addictions Counselor provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

Co-facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups, participates in family meetings and treatment team meetings.

Responsible forsubstance use disorder substance use disorder (SUD)group facilitation

Community resource knowledge and collaboration (peer recovery support, community support groups)

Completes Individual touch base with patients and Information gathering

Completes SUD screenings, SUD discharge planning, post-discharge calls, and Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale(C-SSRS)

Facilitates and organizes treatment planning and diagnostic assessments

Collects urine drug screenings

Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Required to have one of the following :

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)

Education

Masters, Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)

Work Experience

2 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.?

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm / hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

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Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust / fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

De-escalation

Crisis Intervention

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Care planning

performing medical and safety screenings

working within an interdisciplinary team

Documentation, physical restraint

individual, family, and group counseling

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com